Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gavin Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gavin Central Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Ingleside, IL, covering approximately 6.2 square miles. Typically, it takes parents about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gavin Central Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
467 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1844
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gavin Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gavin Central Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
36%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
52%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gavin Central Elementary School's ranking?
Gavin Central Elementary School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gavin Central Elementary School often compared to?
Gavin Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olive C Martin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gavin Central Elementary School?
467 students attend Gavin Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gavin Central Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gavin Central Elementary School?
Gavin Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gavin Central Elementary School offer ?
Gavin Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gavin Central Elementary School part of?
Gavin Central Elementary School is part of Gavin SD 37 School District.
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